Tag: Crontab

Crontab in Linux: Beginner’s Guide to Schedule the Deletion of Outdated Files

Introduction to Cron Cron is an application in the Linux Environment that let users schedule tasks repeatedly at a specific time. Cron is generally used for running scheduled backups, monitoring disk space, deleting files, running system maintenance tasks and more. Cron jobs help you schedule ...

How to run your script on a schedule using crontab on macOS: A step-by-step guide

Introduction Have you ever wanted to automate a task on your Mac, like backing up files, generating reports, or sending emails? These tasks can be repetitive and time-consuming, but with the help of crontab, you can schedule them to run at specific times, leaving you free to focus on more importa...